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Kocktails & Konversations is returning to Atlanta on Saturday, April 13, 2019 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT. The event will be held at the Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland Street Northeast Atlanta, GA 30303.Kocktails & Konversations comes to Atlanta on April 13
In today’s society, many of us are struggling in our relationships – good or bad – happy or sad – we are striving to make them better than they were yesterday. From our personal observation, the issue that many us have is, that we react more from our emotional side than the practical side, meaning we “feel this way” more than “I thought this” with respect to the issue.Last year we created and hosted a series of events entitled Kocktails & Konversations with a few close friends, as a panel discussion on “What It Takes For Proper Relationship Development.” The focus of the discussion was – Where our emotions should stop and where critical thinking should begin in our love relationship development. We decided to begin the serious again one expand the platform, this time we have invited local celebrities to sit on a panel and discuss a variety of topics.Each of the co-panelist have similar, yet diverse backgrounds allowing attendees to relate in different aspect to the panelist views / perspective on Love and Relationships. We invite you to come participate ask questions, see how we relate to others, and make new friends.Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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The Netflix movie “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” screened on Sunday, April 7 at the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival.The movie, which stars Zac Efron as Ted Bundy, depicts the serial killer’s pathological liar-lover persona in full spectrum.Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger was on hand as hundreds of people stood in line at the Plaza Theatre for more than an hour to see the screening.Despite it’s title, “Extremely Wicked” resisted what was expected to be a dark narrative for much of the movie. Only in the last 10 minutes did the film show a true-to-life glimpse of the horrors that Bundy, perfected executed by Efron, did to his female victims.Berlinger drew into his deep experience with true crime documentaries to weave a compelling plot that shows Bundy they way he viewed himself rather than from the lens of the media. Berling did a masterful job with “Exremely Wicked,” which is expected to be a Netflix blockbuster.The Atlanta Film Festival: What to do this week
The 43rd annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) continues through April 14. in Midtown. The event features 11 days of movie happenings, film screenings, educational workshops and more.
If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love the talent and filmmaker appearances as well as the special music, food, and art-focused presentations. But there are also FREE things to do.
‘Speed Of Life’ Director: ‘Most Of The Things I Make Are Personal’
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Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia, so it just stands to reason that there’s more things to do here than in any city for miles around. But you don’t have to wait for the weekend, here are the things to do in Atlanta today.
Things to do in Atlanta today: Aug. 7, 2019
Check out these list of events featuring things to do in Atlanta today:
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Market WednesdayAmericasMart Atlanta
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CFB 150 Specialty Exhibit delivered by UPSthrough 8/31/2019 / College Football Hall Of Fame
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FREE Admission at the College Football Hall of Fame in Augustthrough 8/31/2019 / College Football Hall Of Fame
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The Home Depot Backyard August Programsthrough 8/31/2019 / The Home Depot Backyard
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Doc McStuffins: The Exhibitthrough 9/8/2019 / The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Ridiculous Beasts….and Where to Kill Themthrough 11/6/2019 / Agatha’s “A Taste of Mystery” Dinner Theatre
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Historic Downtown Architecture Audio Tour by American Institute of Architectsthrough 12/31/2019
All week in Atlanta: Rib Week
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There’s a party going on at Alibi tonight in Atlanta. Like to party? See our best clubs in Atlanta. Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
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First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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Hundreds of people stood out in the rain early Friday, April 5, 2019 for the grand opening of the new Whole Foods in Midtown Atlanta. The new three-level “flagship” location is located at the corner of 14th Street and West Peachtree. The store is set to open on April 5.
The new store opened on the ground level of the new “Icon” apartment building, which reaches 39 floors. The 70,000-square foot structure has been beset by delays but is ready to debut.
Attn Shoppers: New Whole Foods in Midtown Atlanta is open
Shoppers were gifted with an “I’m just an Icon living” handbag as they entered the store.
Shoppers at the new Whole Foods in #MidtownATL got some swag at the grand opening (it’s in the Icon building) pic.twitter.com/7Y4eCUtINn
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) April 5, 2019
A DJ played a mix of dance songs and hip-hop as customers were treated to free pastries, croissants and coffee before the shopping began.
The new Whole Foods in Midtown Atlanta is the largest in the Southeast, according to store execs. What makes this project even more special is that it has a microbrewery, cooking school, a pub and rooftop patio bar.
Other amenities at the new Whole Foods include:
- 3 levels of parking for easy access in and out of the structure
- Capital Commons, a full-service Allegro coffee and espresso bar
- 14th Street Bar, which serves wine, local beer and seasonal fare
- Canopy Court, a rooftop terrace featuring skyline views, stadium seating and games
This is what the new Whole Foods looks like:
The store will also feature artisan bakery goods from Atlanta’s Root Baking Company, Heavenly Cakes by Pharez and other local companies. Specialties foods like macaron ice cream sandwiches, pastéis de nata and edible cookie dough will also be on hand.
Whole Foods in Midtown Atlanta at 14th & Spring St.
A Farm Burger is said to be bringing its grass-fed beef patties inside the Whole Foods as a flagship restaurant at 22 14th Street. The addition of the eatery is seen as a risk when you consider the plight of Roast, the adjacent restaurant to Whole Foods on Ponce.
On August 23, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission approved the merger between Amazon and Whole Foods. Competitors have been waiting to see how Amazon will incorporate Whole Foods into its portfolio.Where is the new Whole Foods in Midtown Atlanta located?
The new Whole Foods is located at 22 14th Street NW Atlanta, GA 30309. Here is a map so that you can find it.
Where to park at Whole Foods in Midtown
Whole Foods has two levels of parking in the Icon Building. All you need is to grab your parking ticket and take it to the Whole Foods cashier.
They will stamp your ticket and you’ll get two hours of parking for free.
Also, Whole Foods is hiring
Join the staff at the new Whole Foods Apply today!
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The Atlanta Film Festival has kicked off this weekend at various venues around Midtown and tens of thousands of filmmakers, actors, producers and movie buffs have converged on the city.One of the more anticipated films is “Speed of Life,” which was directed by filmmaker Liz Manashil.“Speed of Life” stars Allison Tolman, Ann Dowd and Jeff Perry in a movie that takes place in the immediate aftermath of rocker David Bowie’s death.‘Speed of Life’ debuts at Atlanta Film Festival
Manashil, whose first feature film, “Bread and Butter,” uses “Speed of Life” to explore how a legendary musician’s demise affects everyday life of a handful of characters.AtlantaFi.com got to interview Manashil as part of the Atlanta Film Festival. Here’s what she had to say:1. What inspired you to get into filmmaking?I wanted to be an actress for quite some time but had an epiphany while watching a film called “Stolen Kisses” in high school. I love the creative control that comes with writing/directing and I love the ability I have to work out my own anxieties with the films that I make. Most of the things that I make are personal and somewhat autobiographical.2. For people who are not familiar with David Bowie, what are you hoping this film conveys about him?The film is inspired by Bowie but not about him. The main thing we want to convey is that his impact on this world was so dramatic that it felt like the universe broke when he died. There were a lot of jokes about how the fabric of the universe ripped when Bowie died, this film riffs off that idea.3. Do you have any other films/film ideas in the works?“Speed of Life” is my second feature and I am attached to direct a third feature, “Lady Parts,” this summer and am in development on my fourth feature, “Sex and Jesus,” as well. I recently made a short film about the film festival process that I’ll be releasing online soon.
Courtesy of Liz Manashil If you can make the Atlanta Film Festival, go see “Speed of Life”!
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A new Atlanta restaurant is set to open its doors in late April 2019. The Select, a restaurant and bar from the team behind Paces and Vine, is located in the City Springs development in the city’s downtown.
The minds behind The Select are Dave Green and David Lester, best known for their Vinings’ restaurant Paces & Vine.
New Atlanta restaurant opening in City Springs: The Select
The Select is a 1920s-inspired restaurant and bar that gets its name from aris’ famed Le Select. The restaurant will feature light and contemporary fare in a relaxed atmosphere.
The kitchen will be run by Executive Chef Matt Rainey, a Georgia native who most recently helmed the eats at Rococo Steak and Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Tampa, Florida.
What’s on the menu at The Select?
The restaurant will feature daily dinner and late-night small plates inspired by American and European cuisine, alongside seasonal craft cocktails, local beer on draft.
The wine program will feature around 60 bottles and more than 30 options of wine by the glass.
Here are some of the menu items at The Select
Where is The Select located?
The Select is located at 6405 Blue Stone Rd Suite 200, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 in in the new City Springs mixed-used development . Here is a map to help you find it.
The Select is located in the new City Springs development with 1000 parking spaces above and below ground. Parking is free for 2 hours, and we can validate your ticket if longeThe Select will operate during the following hours:
- Dinner: Mon. – Sun., 5-10pm
- Fri. and Sat. Late Night Bar & Small Plates: 10pm-2am
- Sat. & Sun. Brunch: 10am-3pm
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
Check out some of AtlantaFi.com’s best Atlanta restaurant stories
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Black Ladies in Public Health (BLiPH) is a community with a real-world impact. The Atlanta Chapter Meet & Great is slated for Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT.
The location of this event is Kupcakerie on Main Street in East Point.
We are an international group that promotes scholarship, service, self-care, support and a safe space for Black Ladies interested in, training and working in Public Health. Free parking is available.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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The 43rd annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) kick offs Thursday, April 4, 2019 in Midtown. The event will feature 11 days of movie happenings, film screenings, educational workshops and more.
If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love the talent and filmmaker appearances as well as the special music, food, and art-focused presentations. But there are also FREE things to do.
Check out the ATLFF full schedule here
5 free things to do at the Atlanta Film Festival
The 2019 fest is expected to attract more than 30,000 attendees to more than 150 events from Thursday, April 4 – Sunday, April 14, 2019. Of these happenings, ATLFF is excited to announce five can’t-miss events taking place throughout the festival that are free and open to the public.
ATLFF Screenplay Competition: Script Read
When: Friday, April 5, 2019, 4:00 PM
Where: Hilan Theatre, 798 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: Join us for a script read of selections from each of the three 2019 Atlanta Film Festival Feature Screenplay Competition winners, featuring local SAG-AFTRA actors.
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019.
ACVB Presents: ‘Music Voyager’
When: Monday, April 8, 2019, 6:00 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre Main, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: Come to the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau for the world premieres of “Music Voyager” episodes 5 & 6 that feature yours truly—the Atlanta Film Festival—as well as the Plaza Theatre, Dad’s Garage, Paris on Ponce, Karen Anderson & Tiny Doors, Atlanta United and more!
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019.
The Florida State University College Of Motion Picture Arts Presents: Selected Keylight Films
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 6:00 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre Main, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: The FSU College of Motion Pictures Arts presents a showcase of eight short student films followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the College. Ranked by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 25 film schools in the country, FSU College of Motion Picture Arts produces student films that regularly win prestigious awards like the Student Emmys and Oscars. Join us for an evening of cinematic entertainment as we showcase this year’s selected Keylight Films.
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019.
SOUND+VISION
When: Thursday, April 11, 2019, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Eastside Trail // Atlanta BeltLine & Historic Fourth Ward Park
What: After a year hiatus, SOUND+VISION — ATLFF’s signature mid-week event—returns! Join us on the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine and Historic Fourth Ward Park for a night of live music, daring virtual reality films, unforgettable art installations, rockin’ music videos and Atlanta’s best food trucks! Previously held at Atlanta landmarks like The Goat Farm and Ponce City Market, this event is a true festival highlight!
Previous performers include Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, HelloOcho, Kodie Shane, Lonnie Holley, Gringo Star, Biters, Jungol.
Free admission. No RSVP necessary.
Presentation of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Premiere
When: Sunday, April 14, 2019, 9:00 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre Main, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: HBO is partnering with ATLFF to give guests a chance to see the final season premiere on the big screen at The Plaza!
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019
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The newly christened AAF debuted in February to much fanfare, but uncertainty about the future remains.
A new report from the SportingNews says that the American Football Alliance is suspending operations.
What does the future hold for the AAF & Atlanta Legends?
The Atlanta Legends, who play at Georgia State Stadium, continue to pull in a modest crowd but have struggled on the field.
The Legends have a 2-6 record and have been eliminated from postseason contention.
But it’s not just the Legends, the league is struggling for an identity.
Is the AAF a development league for the NFL or a competitor? It’s hard to tell. There is much speculation that the AAF may not even finish the season.
But that’s not the concern of everybody. Steve Spurrier, head coach of the Orlando Apollos, told the Orlando Sentinel that he is confident the league will finish strong.
“I think we’re definitely good to finish out this year,” Spurrier, whose Apollos are a league-leading 7-1, recently, told the Orlando Sentinel. “But after that, who knows? We’re not thinking about anything but trying to win a championship. That was our goal and we’re sticking to it.”
Majority investor Tom Dundon, who put $250 million into the league, reportedly is not bullish about the league’s survival.
“It’s pretty fluid. It’s day to day, I would say,” Dundon told SportsBusiness Daily days ago.
Spurrier said the league began with a clear focus, but things have definitely shifted a bit.
““The Alliance was started under the pretense of signing players who aren’t in the NFL and giving them a chance to play in our league,” Spurrier was quoted as saying. “And if they play well enough in our league, then maybe they’ll get the opportunity to play in the NFL. That was the original plan, but obviously the plan has changed.”
Then again, all of the talk about the AAF’s future could just be tough talk by Dondon to get a better deal from the NFL players union, which wants better protections for athletes on the field.
“If the players union is not going to give us young players, we can’t be a development league,” Dundon, who in February pledged to incrementally invest $250 million into the AAF, told USA Today. “We are looking at our options, one of which is discontinuing the league.”
Here are highlights from the Atlanta Legends vs. Birmingham Iron
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Marvel fans are losing their stuff after the Avengers Endgame trailer debuted on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The 2-minute video didn’t show many of the superheroes but gave fans just enough of the plot to spark a frenzy.
“Endgame” is slated to be released in U.S. theaters on April 26.
The new trailer comes on the heels of the success of Marvel’s Captain America. Unlike much of Avengers 4, which had key scenes shot in metro Atlanta, Captain America was filmed in London, Manchester, Caerwent, and Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and Los Angeles.
Where was Avengers 4 filmed?
Filming for Avengers 4 began in August 2017 at Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville. The Atlanta area has been embraced by Marvel producers as an affordable place to shot and do post-production on the Avenger movies, including some of their individual superhero movies such as Ant-Man.
So far, three Avengers films have been shot in ATL with one slated for release in 2019.
The Captain Marvel trailer debuted during halftime of the Washington Redskins-Philadelphia Eagles game, which starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
See the new Avengers ‘Endgame’ trailer
“It’s not about how much we lost, it’s about how much we have left.”
Tickets are now available for Marvel Studios’ #AvengersEndgame, in theaters April 26: https://t.co/h90aWvzX1D pic.twitter.com/4Dz22hRWvQ
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) April 2, 2019
Fans can expect the usual superheroes with deep story arcs, including Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Widow and of course, Thanos.
Captain Marvel will be released in U.S. theaters on March 8, 2019, a few months ahead of Avengers 4, which premieres May 3.
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.